My fellow California expat, Meghan Markle, just posted an amazing clip of Prince Harry’s first surfing experience via Instagram that blew up on social media. Follow the future king more than a decade later, on August 22, 2025, as the prince surfs the sea. He’s joined by legendary surfers Kelly Slater and Michael Anders at Kelly Slater’s Wave Co. The video is set to the energizing rhythm of Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue’s “Whatta Man.” This joyful score transforms the film’s raw footage into a jubilant call to action.
Markle wrote about how impressed she was by her husband’s surfing skills and what a sweet day they’ve both had. Here’s her Instagram post with the touching caption she wrote. She captioned it, “Blowing out the candles on a gorgeous 24 hours and grateful to my husband, friends & fam for making it so special.” To those of you who are unconnected to me, but who shower me with love each day — thank you from the bottom of my heart. Believe me, all of your kindness gets through and it means the world ❤️. This touching tribute comes only a few days after Markle celebrated her 44th birthday.
Prince Harry is all in on surfing ever since moving to California, pulling out all the stops like surfing on a big wave. Raimana Van Bastolaer posted this classic footage of him riding the new waves at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch during the Launch Event, October 2024. The clips feature his outstanding surfing prowess. In that post, Van Bastolaer had been referring to Prince Harry as “my Brother,” a term that reflects the brotherhood created between surfers.
Markle’s recent post serves as a reminder of Prince Harry’s growing reputation in the surfing community, as his skills have often made headlines. Their mutual love for outdoor sports is a testament to their active lifestyle since the pair moved to California. Notably, they attended the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, further emphasizing their commitment to supporting athletes and promoting well-being.
Meghan Markle’s preparing for the return of her Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan.” With the new season scheduled to premiere on August 26, her recent social media activity has turned quite a few heads. Beyond illustrating Prince Harry’s overall artistic talent, the clip continues to underscore the couple’s deep connection and mutual life experience.
The surfing video marks a new turning point in their lives. From reimagining their roles as public artists to pursuing daring new journeys in tandem, they’re navigating their rapidly changing futures with inspiring chutzpah.
